US Bridges

SR2213 over I85

Poor

Gaston County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR2339 · Structure no. 000000000710142

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
237 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2213 over I85 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2213 over I85 in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,600 by 2040. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR2213
CrossesI85
Location0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR2339
RouteState Highway 2213
Coordinates35.26101, -81.09853
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2018)
Projected traffic11,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2213 over I85 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2213 over I85 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR2213 over I85 carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2213 over I85?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SR2213 over I85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.